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3 ways Coronavirus is affecting sex drives right now

"You have a higher percentage of people now who are saying [that] they’re masturbating and having more sex. But you also have a higher percentage of people saying they’re not engaging in any sexual behavior at all"

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3 things you should definitely know about your pelvic floor

Your pelvic floor muscles can be too loose- but they can also be too tight

Cardi B shows off her sex toys from Bellesa Boutique and we love to see it

Cardi B gave Bellesa vibrators to her star-studded guests at her birthday party, which included Kylie Jenner, Megan Thee Stallion and more

The politics of cunnilingus: the oral sex gap

In 2018, arguably the golden age of eating ass, something as vanilla as oral sex is still an uneven playing field in hetero relationships

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Last chance at porn & sex toy promos this deal season

Our team put together a guide for the absolute BEST Cyber Monday discounts on porn and sex toys. We did the work, so you don’t have to - here’s a list of the best vibrator & porn discounts!

What is a Dental Dam, and do people actually use them?

A dental dam is a thin, flexible piece of latex that protects against direct mouth-to-genital or mouth-to-anus contact during oral sex

Reproductive Rights & Abortion: Amy Coney Barrett vs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The fight to protect reproductive freedom and a woman's right to choose is more urgent than ever

Take this 1-minute sex toy quiz to find your perfect vibrator

Looking for a new toy but not sure where to start? Take this quiz and we’ll find your match!

Safer sex in the age of COVID-19: A quick ’n dirty guide

COVID has not yet been found in vaginal fluid, but it can be transmitted from eating ass.

A guide on how to squirt: the secret to female ejaculation

Tip #1: avoid putting squirting on a pedestal. While some squirters may find their wet ’n wild orgasms enhanced, there is no orgasm hierarchy

4 ways to let go and learn to enjoy receiving oral sex

If you’re not worrying about your smell or taste, you might be worrying that you're taking forever and your partner is going to lose patience

The eternal policing of Black women’s pussies: Cardi B's 'controversial' WAP

Whenever women (particularly women of colour, and especially Black women) demonstrate raw, unyielding sexual power, controversy ensues

How to have anal sex: 8 tips for safe & pleasurable anal sex

Personally, I never thought I’d like it at all until I tried it the right way and loved it. Here are a few tips on how to do anal well, and safely

10 ways women can advocate for themselves at the doctor

Many women struggle to receive proper treatment, especially when it comes to gynecological conditions

7 gadgets to make long distance easier (in and outside of the bedroom)

Whether you’re looking to reconnect emotionally, physically, or, you know — clitorally — there are definitely ways to make that happen

The single person’s guide to dating during quarantine

Hear me out- but virtual dating may actually be better than IRL dating in some ways

7 tips for fighting better & healthier during this time

The important thing isn’t how much you're fighting during this pandemic— the important thing is how you do it

How to stay sane when you're suddenly spending a lot more time with your partner

You’ve probably gone from spending a fair amount of time together to... well, what can feel like an unfair amount of time together

5 reasons why masturbation should be part of your quarantine routine

One of the best ways to tap into some pleasure in the middle of a lot of stress and uncertainty is something you may already be intimately familiar with: masturbation

How COVID-19 is impacting sex workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on just about every industry, and sex work is no exception

4 major struggles for single people in self-isolation (and how to cope)

Even if you love flying solo, dealing with this level of isolation can be tough

The fight against abortion bans during Covid-19

The states that have tried to restrict access to abortion during COVID-19 are, unsurprisingly, among those which happen to have passed some of the most brutal anti-abortion laws in recent years

8 women share how they diagnosed their vagina problems

Burning, itching, pain — these are all not very fun but unfortunately common symptoms for people with vaginas

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (April 11-17)

Well, we almost forgot today was Friday. Oops. Here we go though-- some of our favorite posts of the week to make ya lawl

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (April 4-10)

We rounded up our favorite Instagram posts from the week- y'all deserve a giggle

How to deal with quarantining away from your partner

Many who are quarantining without their partner are dealing with major uncertainty about when the hell they might see their partner again

I put myself through grad school by selling my used panties online

Everyone always wants to know how much money I make selling my used underwear online. The answer...depends

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (March 7-13)

While we're all #SocialDistancing, take some time to unwind and treat yourself to some good lols from some of our favorite women this week

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